The information collected is needed to
ascertain whether respondents are viable interpreting and/or
translating candidates, based on their work history and legal work
status in the United States. If candidates successfully become
contractors for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Language
Services, the information collected is used to initiate security
clearance background checks and for processing payment vouchers.
Respondents are typically members of the general public with
varying degrees of experience in the fields of interpreting and/or
translating.
US Code:
5 USC
3109 Name of Law: Employment of experts and consultants;
temporary or intermittent
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.